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Sophon Saram, a seven-time Bhumjaithai MP from Buri Ram province, has been elected as new speaker of the House of Representatives after receiving overwhelming support from the parties forming the new coalition government. [1]

Bhumjaithai MP for Buri Ram province, Sophon Zaram, was elected the new Speaker of the House today with 289 votes from members of the parliament, against the contender from the People’s party, Parit Wacharasindhu, who received 123. (confirmed by 3 sources) [2]

NEW DELHI: With the IPL 2026 opener around the corner, Congress MLA Kashappanavar Vijayananda Shivashankarappa on Thursday kicked up a row, saying legislators were being forced to stand in queues or buy tickets at inflated rates despite being "entitl... [3]

Giridhari Yadav is the third time MP from Banka. In 1996 he became MP for the first time on the erstwhile Janata Dal ticket. In 2019 he bec [4]

Listen to this article in summarized format Lok Sabha takes up resolution to remove Sp [6]

US federal government shutdowns ‘This is their shutdown’: Democrats and Republicans blame each other as government closes down Democrats say Republicans have ‘decimated healthcare for 20m Americans’ and say they will not blink first What does a gover... (confirmed by 2 sources) [7]

TOKYO -- A seven-week trial of cab-sharing apps in Tokyo will kick off next Monday, the first of its kind in Japan. [8]

YANGON – The move by Myanmar’s de facto leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to help a former militia leader with a shady past grab the position of lower house speaker caused political analysts to rub their eyes in disbelief and stoked a heated public debate ... [9]

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[1] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-03-17 · 75% match

From rural schoolteacher to House speaker: the rise of Sophon Saram

Sophon Saram, a seven-time Bhumjaithai MP from Buri Ram province, has been elected as new speaker of the House of Representatives after receiving overwhelming support from the parties forming the new coalition government.

[2] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-03-15 · 75% match

Bhumjaithai's Sophon elected as new House Speaker

Bhumjaithai MP for Buri Ram province, Sophon Zaram, was elected the new Speaker of the House today with 289 votes from members of the parliament, against the contender from the People’s party, Parit Wacharasindhu, who received 123.

[3] MM timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

'Can't stand in queues like general public': Karnataka Congress MLA demands free IPL tickets; Speaker orders VIP passes

NEW DELHI: With the IPL 2026 opener around the corner, Congress MLA Kashappanavar Vijayananda Shivashankarappa on Thursday kicked up a row, saying legislators were being forced to stand in queues or buy tickets at inflated rates despite being "entitl

[4] MM economictimes.indiatimes.com · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

JD(U) moves to disqualify MP Giridhari Yadav over anti-party remarks

Giridhari Yadav is the third time MP from Banka. In 1996 he became MP for the first time on the erstwhile Janata Dal ticket. In 2019 he bec

[5] MM indianexpress.com · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

After public outrage, Odisha to withdraw Bills providing three-fold salary hike to ministers, MLAs

[6] MM economictimes.indiatimes.com · 2026-03-10 · 65% match

Lok Sabha takes up resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla

Listen to this article in summarized format Lok Sabha takes up resolution to remove Sp

[7] MM www.theguardian.com · 2025-10-01 · 65% match

US federal government shutdowns | Page 7 of 13 | The Guardian

US federal government shutdowns ‘This is their shutdown’: Democrats and Republicans blame each other as government closes down Democrats say Republicans have ‘decimated healthcare for 20m Americans’ and say they will not blink first What does a gover

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-01-18 · 75% match

Tokyo to trial cab-sharing apps but to Japanese speakers only

TOKYO -- A seven-week trial of cab-sharing apps in Tokyo will kick off next Monday, the first of its kind in Japan.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-03-24 · 75% match

Analysis: From Militia Leader to House Speaker

YANGON – The move by Myanmar’s de facto leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to help a former militia leader with a shady past grab the position of lower house speaker caused political analysts to rub their eyes in disbelief and stoked a heated public debate

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-07-05 · 75% match

Shwe Mann to Take Over As Union Parliament Speaker

RANGOON — Lower House Speaker Shwe Mann will take over the position of Union Parliament speaker from Khin Aung Mying, the Upper House Speaker, on August 1, lawmakers in Naypyidaw said.

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